Title companies expect to see continued business growth in the Spokane-Coeur d'Alene area on the heels of a turnaround year that followed a protracted market decline, sources here say.Anthony Carollo, president of Stewart Title of Spokane Inc.,...
Full StoryManufacturing, health care, and tourism will help sustain economic growth in Kootenai County, and the residential real estate market will continue its modest rebound, observers of the economy there say.The October unemployment rate was 8.7 in in...
Full StoryThe wood products market is showing signs of recovery in the coming year, due in part to an uptick in new home construction in the second half of 2012.Shawn Church, editor of Eugene, Ore.-based Random Lengths, a publication that tracks lumber 34...
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Most agricultural producers in the Inland Northwest had a strong year that will spill over into 2013, including a successful wheat crop and high wheat prices—and a trend toward growing more chick peas to meet consumer demand.However, face a...
Full StoryBoth retail sales and lease activity are expected to show moderate increases next year, although continued growth in consumer spending in 2013 will rely heavily on avoiding the fiscal cliff, experts say.Bryn West, general manager for River Park...
Full StoryWith big cities drawing away convention and meeting traffic, tourism is expected to dip here next year, although sports-related travel shows promise, officials say.Since 2009, Visit Spokane has projected 2013 to be a slow meeting year, says the...
Full StoryWhile financial institutions have experienced better results this year, bankers here remain somewhat cautious, expecting slow, steady growth to occur again in 2013.Overall, banking industry leaders cite definite bright spots this year, such as a...
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The Inland Northwest health care sector faces perhaps more uncertainty and change in the coming year than any other industry sector here, as it prepares for broad implementation of the federal Affordable Care Act in 2014. Industry executives who...
Full StoryMining companies expect another year of high metal prices and production in 2013 to meet global demand for gold and silver, as well as for base metals. Industry leaders say challenges ahead include a growing shortage of experienced mine workers and...
Full StorySome Inland Northwest high-technology companies are expecting large gains in sales, along with some increases in employment, in 2013. Others expect to stay competitive in challenging markets.Meanwhile, angel investment efforts gathered steam a a...
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So Val, So Good: Developments to add 1,000 new housing units at southern end of Spokane Valley
Baker Construction’s succession plan takes shape
Oaks Classical Christian Academy reengages plans for new structure
Apartments designed with roommates in mind
Century West grows with rural challenges
Bernardo|Wills shifts to new structure, governance
